Electroplating

Electroplating is the process of using an electrical direct current to coat an electrically conductive object with a thin layer of metal. EPi offers a variety of high-quality electroplating processes that are ideal for all types of metal finishers. Learn More

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All metals need to be cleaned prior to electroplating, blackening, or finishing. Metalworking fluids and carbonaceous smut need to be removed in a soak, spray, electroclean, or ultrasonic cleaning. A properly cleaned part will have excellent adhesion and be brighter, blacker, and smut-free. Learn More

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Acid Salts

Dry-powdered and liquid acid salts are specifically formulated for removing rust, scale oxides, stains, and smut from a variety of metal surfaces. Acid salts are also used to activate metal surfaces for further finishing. Learn More

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InstaBlak 333: No Smut, Wide Operating Window, Blackened Parts

Posted by Eric Olander on July 21, 2015

Insta Blak 333 makes blackening parts quick and easy. Parts can be blackened in two minutes, as opposed to the usual 15 to 30, reducing two shifts to one. The process is also easy to do in house, since Insta Blak 333 operates at room temperature. This means no waiting on unpredictable parts from outside vendors, you'll be able to make your own smut free parts with a solid black finish.

Insta Blak 333 can be used for blackening by hand for larger architectural components, or by immersion, for smaller parts. Either way the process creates the same durable, ascetically appealing part. Blackening parts has never been easier, thanks to Insta Blak 333